Description

Series 813 is the first train equipped with VVVF inverter of JR
Kyushu. The total of 255 cars was manufactured till 2009 and put in
service centering in Hakata and Kita Kyushu regions.

Depending on the manufacturing ages, train Nos. are divided. Trains
numbered 200s make the largest group which was produced between 1997 and
1998. Trains numbered 300s make a small group consisting of 3 trains
only which is distinguished in the appearance from the former with the
UV protective smoked window panes.